John 3:2 He (Nicodemus) came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.”

Nicodemus was a man of knowledge and influence. After all he was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. Even if you do not know what those terms mean you get the picture. One thing is clear – he had been hearing about Jesus and all the miracles he had been performing. He decided he wanted to meet Jesus in person and he decided to go at night. We could speculate why, but since we are not told, let us leave that alone. He paid Jesus a compliment. Jesus responded: “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” To this Nicodemus asked: “How can a man be born again when he is old? Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!”

Jesus answered: “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit” and explained further that this new birth is not a visible event but is a result of a move of the Spirit of God, which, much like the wind, comes and goes but cannot be seen. Nicodemus’ next question was: How can this be? To this Jesus posed the question: “You are Israel’s teacher, and do you not understand these things?” (Read John 3:1-21).

Nicodemus had lived awhile and appeared to know it all and had it all, but he had missed the essential thing in life – you must be born again to enter God’s Kingdom. Jesus made no mention of any exceptions.  You have heard a lot and perhaps know a lot about Jesus, but do you believe in him? Have you been born again?